Billy Donovan

Fans react to Bulls signing head coach Billy Donovan to multi-year extension

Published

July 27, 2025

Mar 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bulls have signed head coach Billy Donovan to a multi-year contract extension. This news, however, hasn’t sat well with most Bulls fans.

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The Bulls have underperformed under Donovan, as they’ve made only one postseason appearance in five years. Donovan also has a losing record as Chicago’s head coach (195-205).

Bulls fans quickly reacted on social media, showing their displeasure to the news.

My thoughts and prayers for bulls fans

— 🇦🇺Archie (@ArchieBPistons) July 27, 2025

we’re gonna be mid forever

— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) July 27, 2025

People always wonder why I’m depressed and upset all the time…

It’s cuz of this dumbass owner being obsessed with mediocrity

— Tmay (@tmay_creates) July 27, 2025

The front office chose to extend Billy Donovan over hiring Mike Malone.

This is why they’re stuck in play-in purgatory. pic.twitter.com/YrdM090IL5

— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) July 27, 2025

Hopefully the Bulls can add some better players on their roster in the upcoming season. If they don’t, it really doesn’t matter who the head coach is.

About the Author Published Jul 27, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1